[5.9] The Ashe rework is Ashe-tonishing (Rito thanks)

J2x3RoKMBm··7 votes·931 views

Ashe Good to see an old-timer who's been on the Rift for 6 years has not been forgotten. Props to Rito on this one. Was checking her out over the past week and admittedly her gameplay is much more engaging and interesting now. Lost some AS growth per lvl but gained a fantastic AS steroid fitting for any marksman. Huge buff on the W volley with more arrows more range (snipe enemies through walls) but lower cost lower cooldown. It seems like her passive and Q and W actually has fairly solid synergy now. Overall feel remains largely the same so Ashe fans Ashe mains Ashe smurfs will have no problem adjusting to the changes.


Style of play: spam volley and kite frontliners (lol)

Itemisation: -> hmmmm I feel like item 3046 is rather better than item 3087 now that she has greater potential as a lategame hypercarry (with utility). and the non-collision passive allows Ashe to phase through minion walls (#SWAG) -> considering how her modified minicrits work now item 3153 might actually be a decent buy cuz Ashe needs to stack her shots on a target to maximize damage. not that item 3072 is ever a bad choice given the lifesteal+overshield provide unmatched survivability in combat. -> the new item 3071 has some synergy with her Q while giving some HP some AD some CDR (more volley spam yes) so situational substitute for item 3102 defensive item?


And ofc post-rework Ashe didn't get no self-mobility skill whatsoever (balanced) so she's still slow and squishy and everybody still wants Dat Ashe lol :)

4 Comments

FalconPawwwwnch3 votes

She's gonna need nerfs, she has the third highest win rate in plat+ right after a rework, meaning her WR will only go up.

Downvote but you know they're coming

khorney2 votes

get that runaans on ashe now

Tis a nice day1 votes

Runaan's essentially turns her Q-enhanced autos into free (albeit slightly weaker) volleys.

Selrick0021 votes

Yep I love what Riot has done for her. No mobility so her kit is still balanced (positioning is prime). She also does feel much more engaging. Always having to toggle Q pre-Ashe was a pain. Also always go Phantom Dancer, she needs it for her new passive, plus it lets her walk through minions meaning easier chasing and running. This is how I usually build her now: item 3284 item 3031 item 3046 item 3153 item 3071 item 3139 (usually change Mercurial Scimitar for any needed defense, and Black Cleaver for Last Whisper if they are not stacking Armor).

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